Mildred Jeanette Hughes

Mildred Jeanette Hughes, a 100-year-old resident of Greenview passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

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Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, CA

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Posted Oct. 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Updated Oct 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Posted Oct. 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Updated Oct 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Mildred Jeanette Hughes, a 100-year-old resident of Greenview passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

Mildred was born on Sept. 15, 1912 in Yakima, Wash. to Milton and Adelaide Orrell and moved to Siskiyou County in 1936. She worked on the school board in Greenview and Etna, and was the postmaster and clerk at the Greenview Post Office for many years, until she retired. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, going on trips to Depot Bay, baking, and as a seamstress, she worked on many projects to perfection. She made dolls and doll clothing from scratch and accumulated a fascinating collection of dolls that many have enjoyed over the years. Mildred had found so much joy recently, working on her life story of 100 years for the local Etna website www.fromoverthehill.info with Che'usa.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Perry "Bud" Hughes, her two children Arlene and Milton Hughes and her son-in-law Chuck Cromwell.

Mildred is loved and survived by her daughter Carolynne Burgess of Wenatchee, Wash.; Beverly Berryhill of Etna; her grandchildren Chuck Cromwell, Julie Smith, Ken, Bob, and Jeff Berryhill, Larry French, Jerry Hughes, Lonna Brown, Brenda Thurston, and Kristi and Kelly Hughes; many great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends Mildred leaves us all with many years of unforgettable memories and a piece of her in our hearts.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at the Etna Cemetery. A gathering and potluck will follow at the Etna United Methodist Church.